Councillor for the Denham Town division in Kingston, Jermaine Hyatt, has passed away. The news of his death was confirmed by Desmond McKenzie, Deputy Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for Area Council One and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, who stated that Hyatt died at the Spanish Town Hospital on Saturday night.
It is suspected that he succumbed to a heart attack.
McKenzie, who also serves as Minister of Local Government, expressed shock at Hyatt’s sudden passing. “He served the people of Denham Town well. He was a champion representative who prioritized serving his division with distinction,” McKenzie said. “Only a few weeks ago, he was in fine form addressing the Area Council 1 meeting in West Kingston. We will miss his contribution, even as we grieve his untimely death.”
The JLP Deputy Leader also extended condolences to Hyatt’s family, friends, and colleagues, describing the loss as deeply felt within the party. “The Jamaica Labour Party’s thoughts and prayers are with Councillor Hyatt’s loved ones during this difficult time. This is a trying moment for us, particularly those of us within the local government fraternity,” McKenzie added.
This loss comes on the heels of the recent death of Councillor Christopher Townsend, with McKenzie noting that Townsend’s funeral will be held on December 7, 2024, at Beulah Pentecostal Temple on Olympic Way in Kingston. “We continue to hold Councillor Townsend’s family in our prayers,” McKenzie said.
